ATI launches Radeon Xpress 200 for Intel

While you can read our preview here, we have the press release from ATI announcing their Radeon Xpress 200 chipset for Intel. Looks to be pretty solid and we should give you a hands on preview here soon.

ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY) (NASDAQ:ATYT), today announced the introduction and general availability of a new high performance integrated chipset for desktop Intel platforms - RADEON(R) XPRESS(TM) 200. This new PCI Express chipset is designed to support Intel's Socket 775 class of processors, both single and multi-core, along with next-generation DDR2 memory up to 667 Mhz. Highly versatile, RADEON XPRESS 200 for Intel provides system builders and OEMs with platform technology that is ideally suited for mainstream consumer PCs and low cost media center solutions. RADEON XPRESS 200 is the only integrated chipset currently listed by Microsoft that supports Windows Media Center Edition 2005. Technology partners for the launch of RADEON XPRESS 200 for Intel include, Acer, Samsung, Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Tul, Sapphire, ECS, FIC, Shuttle and Jetway.

Acer, one of the largest PC brands in the world, has selected RADEON XPRESS 200 for Intel for a forthcoming high performance PC.

RADEON XPRESS 200 for Intel delivers ATI's next generation of industry leading desktop integrated graphics. Based on RADEON X300 core technology, users benefit from a variety of features including DirectX 9 vertex and pixel shaders, as well as improved anti-aliasing capabilities. The graphics power of the RADEON X300 is backed up by CATALYST, the most stable WHQL-certified graphics driver on the market today. RADEON XPRESS 200 also provides investment protection for consumers through supporting the latest Intel microprocessors, as well as DDR2 667Mhz, the fastest memory performance available. With dedicated video processing and support for new features like the LCD Enhancement Engine, RADEON XPRESS 200 provides a no compromise visual experience for users - with the best visual experience available for any integrated chipset.

"With well over 15,000,000 chipsets shipped, ATI continues its tradition of product and performance leadership with the RADEON XPRESS 200 for Intel," said Phil Eisler, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Chipset Business Unit. "With the release of our fourth generation Intel chipset we continue to raise the bar for integrated graphics, and deliver a true DirectX 9 visual experience that extends to all real-world applications."

Additional motherboards and OEM platforms with RADEON XPRESS 200 for Intel will be announced over the coming months. For more information please visit www.ati.com.

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ATI Technologies Inc. is the world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost graphics processor unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated to delivering leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. With 2004 revenues of nearly US $2 billion, ATI has more than 2,700 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

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